The finest Movie I have Ever seen ~~"Master and Commander: Far Side"

Master and Commander: Far Side

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 The finest Movie I have Ever seen, 2004-05-25

I'm well on halfway through the "3 score and 10" years that a human being is allowed; an honest to goodness boomer. Therefore, I can honestly say that I have viewed thousands of movies throughout this time. Some, flip-flopping black and white versions, tinted with the greenish cast of my family's, "never say die" American Made Zenith. Hundreds more on the wonderful early color sets that seemed to favor enhancing the RED spectrum over the other two. Of course, I can not forget the handful I got to watch through the steamy car windows while parked at a local Drive-In, and those I saw through the smoke filled air while seated beside my older brother and younger sister stuck to the candy covered seats of graceful old theaters.

Then, in the late '70's, I can remember talk of this WONDERFUL new invention, soon to be in every American's Living-room: The BETA VCR!

"WOW! What an amazing idea." I thought. But then snidely snapped, "How stupid can these guys get?! Only a moron would sit and watch the SAME movie over and over! Shish."

Well, the 'rest of the story' is, though I NEVER did buy a BETA VCR, I do own more than one DVD player, as well as multiple 4 head VHS machines. I sure do love the taste of crow. Which is, perhaps another irony, for the taste of Russell Crowe's performance (and equally that of Paul Bettany & Max Pirkis who played Midshipmen, Lord Blakeney) in "Master and Commander" is a dish worth consuming many times over.
Like I said, I've watched a myriad of films. Most were 'okay'. A Bunch of them were: "P.U." Still, after just a few, In wonderment I'd say: "Where the heck did my breath go?!" The latter are the ones I yearn, and wait around for. Films that really ROCK my soul. Well written, Well adapted, Well crafted, Well acted & performed- e.g.: The Master Works of the film industry. Few films, as far as I am concerned, are worthy of this status- at least in my heart.

Now in light of all this magnificent qualification, I list my top ten films, reverse order: 10th: "Rob Roy" w/ Mel Gibson 9th: Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window", 8th: "Schindler's List", 7th: Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away", 6th: "Leon, The Professional" w/Jean Reno-UNCUT version, 5th: "Casablanca" w/H. Bogart, 4th: "A Knight's Tale" w/Paul Bettany & Heath Ledger, 3rd: Star Wars ORIGINAL Trilogy, 2nd: "The Lord of the Rings"- (2nd at least till the extended version of Return of the King is released), 1st: All of the "Harry Potter" films currently released.

But, WAIT! I don't see A SINGLE THING about "Master and Commander"! you may be thinking. Please, calm yourselves. I shall explain all. There IS no place for Master and Commander on this list.

MASTER AND COMMANDER stands alone.

This film, without a doubt, and without the slightest hesitation on my part, is THE finest film I have EVER seen. What I thought I'd brought home was just another gory, splattery, intense action adventure flick- purchased mainly to entertain the tastes of my husband (No offense, dear). It leapt beyond my expectations in the first 15 minutes, revealing itself to be was a rich, amazing view of a long ago world. A world where little boys shouldered the weight of manhood with courage and fortitude. Where friendships held through horrendous test. Where the wit, heart, love, and passion of all characters involved were intricately, and heart wrenchingly revealed. To all players involved: I stand amazed, my head reeling.

To all those thinking of buying this version I say, "Just Do It." One has to see this film to fully understand it's greatness... for there are not enough adjectives in any language to full describe it. BRAVO! to ALL involved in the making of this film; and please, may we have more?

Reviewed By AOYLL7W4KQ1AQ

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